Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
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We facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the remaining structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright through education, advocacy and technical services.
A group of Conservancy supporters gathered last weekend for a special event at Auldbrass in South Carolina. Movie producer Joel Silver, who restored the 1939 Wright design, guided us on a tour and joined us for a convivial dinner, all to raise financial support for our mission.
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A group of Conservancy supporters gathered last weekend for a special event at Auldbrass in South Carolina. Movie producer Joel Silver, who restored the 1939 Wright design, guided us on a tour and joined us for a convivial dinner, all to raise financial support for our mission.
Frank Lloyd Wright's designs are an enduring source of inspiration worldwide. A special exhibit in Toronto celebrates the 25th anniversary of a fellowship program that enables students to research, visit, and immerse themselves in Wright-designed buildings. savewright.org/the-howarth-...
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Frank Lloyd Wright's designs are an enduring source of inspiration worldwide. A special exhibit in Toronto celebrates the 25th anniversary of a fellowship program that enables students to research, visit, and immerse themselves in Wright-designed buildings. savewright.org/the-howarth-...
Our 2024 Annual Report reviews programs, activity & audited financials, and acknowledges the members & donors who make it possible. Thanks for supporting us through an unprecedented year of advocacy for the preservation of Wright's works! buff.ly/cfg2Ap9
October 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Our 2024 Annual Report reviews programs, activity & audited financials, and acknowledges the members & donors who make it possible. Thanks for supporting us through an unprecedented year of advocacy for the preservation of Wright's works! buff.ly/cfg2Ap9
Congratulations to the Friends of Cedar Rock for securing a $50k grant for masonry and wall work at the Walter Estate in Independence, IA, designed by Wright in 1945. The Conservancy was pleased to provide a letter of support.
The Friends of Cedar Rock awarded REAP/HRDP grant for restoration project
The Friends of Cedar Rock have been selected as a recipient of an Iowa Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant for Fiscal Year 2026.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to the Friends of Cedar Rock for securing a $50k grant for masonry and wall work at the Walter Estate in Independence, IA, designed by Wright in 1945. The Conservancy was pleased to provide a letter of support.
Your Sunday watch: a recent video tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's only building in Idaho, Teater's Knoll! Enjoy stunning visuals as the building's story unfolds through the lens of the people involved in its design, construction, and preservation. buff.ly/hkmmCLZ
October 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Your Sunday watch: a recent video tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's only building in Idaho, Teater's Knoll! Enjoy stunning visuals as the building's story unfolds through the lens of the people involved in its design, construction, and preservation. buff.ly/hkmmCLZ
Wright’s legacy doesn’t protect itself – you do! Our advocacy successes this year remind us that Wright’s buildings require constant vigilance. Consider making a special gift to the Conservancy’s Annual Appeal to support our ongoing work. savewright.org/annualappeal
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Wright’s legacy doesn’t protect itself – you do! Our advocacy successes this year remind us that Wright’s buildings require constant vigilance. Consider making a special gift to the Conservancy’s Annual Appeal to support our ongoing work. savewright.org/annualappeal
Congratulations to Wright on Main, the nonprofit preserving Community Christian Church in Kansas City, MO (Wright, 1940)! The organization will receive a competitive $160,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places to address water infiltration. buff.ly/8cBLZQU
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Congratulations to Wright on Main, the nonprofit preserving Community Christian Church in Kansas City, MO (Wright, 1940)! The organization will receive a competitive $160,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places to address water infiltration. buff.ly/8cBLZQU
Twenty years ago today, the Westcott House gave its first tour as a house museum. Learn more about the role the Conservancy played in saving this 1906 design by Frank Lloyd Wright, and how you can join in the anniversary festivities! buff.ly/opjiXDP
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Twenty years ago today, the Westcott House gave its first tour as a house museum. Learn more about the role the Conservancy played in saving this 1906 design by Frank Lloyd Wright, and how you can join in the anniversary festivities! buff.ly/opjiXDP
The Conservancy was saddened to learn of the death of actress Diane Keaton. Deeply committed to historic preservation, she played a significant role in our efforts to rescue the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House in 2005. savewright.org/remembering-...
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Conservancy was saddened to learn of the death of actress Diane Keaton. Deeply committed to historic preservation, she played a significant role in our efforts to rescue the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House in 2005. savewright.org/remembering-...
Mark your calendar now and save the dates for our 2026 major events! Out and About Wright will take place in St. Louis, May 2-3. And our annual conference will be in the Phoenix area, November 4-8. We hope you plan to join us!
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mark your calendar now and save the dates for our 2026 major events! Out and About Wright will take place in St. Louis, May 2-3. And our annual conference will be in the Phoenix area, November 4-8. We hope you plan to join us!
Mitered corner windows blur the boundary between indoors and out at many Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, but they pose special challenges to insulate. Read one homeowner's report on efforts to reduce heat loss and condensation. buff.ly/J6jnSMC
October 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Mitered corner windows blur the boundary between indoors and out at many Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, but they pose special challenges to insulate. Read one homeowner's report on efforts to reduce heat loss and condensation. buff.ly/J6jnSMC
If you steward a Wright-designed building, you have specific insurance needs. Join us for an online talk on Oct. 21 that aims to help demystify this topic, and hear from an expert in the field about special considerations for insuring historic properties. buff.ly/GphAJJm
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If you steward a Wright-designed building, you have specific insurance needs. Join us for an online talk on Oct. 21 that aims to help demystify this topic, and hear from an expert in the field about special considerations for insuring historic properties. buff.ly/GphAJJm
We're delighted that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was able to join us for our conference and hear about the present and future of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Western Pennsylvania! buff.ly/ipnkzaI
Fallingwater’s plan to draw fewer but more engaged post-pandemic visitors
Sixty-two years have passed since a Kaufmann family member lived at Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architectural masterpiece. The weekend...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We're delighted that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was able to join us for our conference and hear about the present and future of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Western Pennsylvania! buff.ly/ipnkzaI
The Thorpe Fellowship provides funds for graduate students or emerging professionals in architecture or preservation to attend our annual conference. Read the reflections of the four fellows who joined us in Pittsburgh! savewright.org/thorpe-fello...
October 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Thorpe Fellowship provides funds for graduate students or emerging professionals in architecture or preservation to attend our annual conference. Read the reflections of the four fellows who joined us in Pittsburgh! savewright.org/thorpe-fello...
The Wright Spirit Award ceremony features short videos highlighting the honorees' accomplishments. You can now stream the videos on our website. Join us in congratulating the recipients for their dedication to preserving Wright's legacy! buff.ly/XsxPlfw
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Wright Spirit Award ceremony features short videos highlighting the honorees' accomplishments. You can now stream the videos on our website. Join us in congratulating the recipients for their dedication to preserving Wright's legacy! buff.ly/XsxPlfw
This is your LAST chance to bid in the Conservancy’s silent auction! Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on unique experiences in Wright buildings like the ones pictured here, one-of-a-kind collectibles, amazing art, and more! Auction closes 9:30 p.m. EDT. buff.ly/QF8E3vN
September 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is your LAST chance to bid in the Conservancy’s silent auction! Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on unique experiences in Wright buildings like the ones pictured here, one-of-a-kind collectibles, amazing art, and more! Auction closes 9:30 p.m. EDT. buff.ly/QF8E3vN
Many thanks to our Presenting Partner, TAWANI Foundation. Founded by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), a 2022 Wright Spirit Award honoree, TAWANI Foundation provides support for historic preservation, among other areas. tawanifoundation.org
September 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Many thanks to our Presenting Partner, TAWANI Foundation. Founded by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), a 2022 Wright Spirit Award honoree, TAWANI Foundation provides support for historic preservation, among other areas. tawanifoundation.org
Our pre-conference tour group is enjoying a visit to Polymath Park in Acme, Pennsylvania, today. Polymath Park is home to two Frank Lloyd Wright houses that have been relocated and reconstructed, as well as two houses by Wright apprentice Peter Berndtson. www.franklloydwrightovernight.net
September 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our pre-conference tour group is enjoying a visit to Polymath Park in Acme, Pennsylvania, today. Polymath Park is home to two Frank Lloyd Wright houses that have been relocated and reconstructed, as well as two houses by Wright apprentice Peter Berndtson. www.franklloydwrightovernight.net
Our annual conference kicks off today in Pittsburgh, and we would again like to thank David Pollack Vintage Posters for being a platinum Corporate Partner. Use the discount code FLLW for 10% off anything on dpvintageposters.com through October 31.
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our annual conference kicks off today in Pittsburgh, and we would again like to thank David Pollack Vintage Posters for being a platinum Corporate Partner. Use the discount code FLLW for 10% off anything on dpvintageposters.com through October 31.
Our silent auction is now OPEN! Check out once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience Wright buildings all over the country - the Lovness Estate, Turkel House, Davis House & more! Anyone can participate, bidding is online & proceeds go to our mission. savewright.org/auction
September 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our silent auction is now OPEN! Check out once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to experience Wright buildings all over the country - the Lovness Estate, Turkel House, Davis House & more! Anyone can participate, bidding is online & proceeds go to our mission. savewright.org/auction
Huge thanks to Jeff Goodman Consulting for supporting the Conservancy in a number of ways, including as a Corporate Partner at the Silver level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. jeffsagoodman.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Huge thanks to Jeff Goodman Consulting for supporting the Conservancy in a number of ways, including as a Corporate Partner at the Silver level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. jeffsagoodman.com
Our gratitude to Matteo Ferran Structural Engineers for being a Conference Partner! The firm has been involved in preservation projects at several Frank Lloyd Wright-designed sites, including Fallingwater, which we will be visiting in just five days! matteoferran.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our gratitude to Matteo Ferran Structural Engineers for being a Conference Partner! The firm has been involved in preservation projects at several Frank Lloyd Wright-designed sites, including Fallingwater, which we will be visiting in just five days! matteoferran.com
Thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum at the Hagen History Center for being a Conference Partner! If you haven’t yet, plan your visit to this must-see Wright destination in Erie, Pennsylvania: buff.ly/sZNaiLx
September 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum at the Hagen History Center for being a Conference Partner! If you haven’t yet, plan your visit to this must-see Wright destination in Erie, Pennsylvania: buff.ly/sZNaiLx
Blossoms & the Turkel House are a Conference Partner for this year’s gathering in Pittsburgh. We appreciate their support for our mission and their thoughtful stewardship of their 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. blossomsro.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Blossoms & the Turkel House are a Conference Partner for this year’s gathering in Pittsburgh. We appreciate their support for our mission and their thoughtful stewardship of their 1955 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house. blossomsro.com
The Conservancy is grateful for the support of Unico. The Unico System is a Corporate Partner at the Gold level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. Learn more at unicosystem.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Conservancy is grateful for the support of Unico. The Unico System is a Corporate Partner at the Gold level. Corporate Partners support our mission and events year-round. Learn more at unicosystem.com